Expansions: Henkel further invests in its largest Indian manufacturing facility; MCC announces new IML production plant in Brazil

Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Private Limited (Henkel India) has announced the completion of Phase III of its manufacturing facility in Kurkumbh, near Pune, Maharashtra. The Kurkumbh site, which was launched in 2020, serves the growing demand of Indian industries for solutions in adhesives, sealants, and surface treatment products. The new Loctite plant, named after Henkel's renowned brand Loctite, was inaugurated by Mark Dorn, Executive Vice President, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, recently.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies entered the Indian market in 1996 and is a significant growth driver for this business today. Henkel has been expanding its presence in the country through consistent strategic investments to meet the rapid growth. Today, the company has a strong footprint in India and operates five manufacturing sites, two innovation centres, a customer experience centre, a packaging academy, and an application centre for the footwear industry.

The new Loctite plant in the Kurkumbh manufacturing site reflects Henkel's vision to drive growth in the Indian market. The plant will serve Indian businesses, further localize the product portfolio, and thus, reduce dependence on imports. It will also help address the supply-demand gap of high-performance adhesive solutions for the manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and automotive components sectors.

Speaking on the launch, Mark Dorn, said, “India has emerged as a focus market for Henkel globally. The new Loctite plant highlights our vision to emerge in the country as a self-reliant global market player with a strong local presence. With continued investments, efficient supply chains, and customer-focused solutions, Henkel is committed to driving growth in India and building ecosystems of innovative and sustainable solutions with our partners and customers.”

Meanwhile in other news, MCC Verstraete, one of the largest label companies in the world, is adding on a new in mould labelling (IML) production plant in Louveira, Brazil, opening early 2025.

The potential of in mould labelling technology continues to grow as new regions and market segments are exploring IML’s numerous benefits. Following its commitment to be local and close to customers, MCC is opening a new IML production facility in Louveira, near São Paulo in Brazil.

“Customer centricity is one of our key pillars. Our aim is to always be close to customers and whenever possible, support them in their own language following local customs. Our Brazil-based sales representative has been instrumental in building our local presence over the last couple of years. Aiming to meet the growing demand and tighten our partnership with existing and future customers, we’re taking IML production to Brazil,” says Mathieu Nieuwenhuyse, Senior Vice President Global IML at MCC.

The new IML plant will be adjacent to the existing MCC plant (formerly known as Flexcoat’s label and lamination operations).

MCC is part of the Multi-Color Company, which was established in 1916 and is headquartered in Chicago, US.

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